DIANE'S CORNER ..
Trees are a glorious part of the planet that make the world a much better place! A vital part of the ecosystem, National Arbor Day is here to celebrate the amazing beauty and usefulness of trees.
History of National Arbor Day
Typically celebrated on the last Friday in April in the United States, National Arbor Day has origins that date back to the late 19th century. The day got its start in the American state of Nebraska when a journalist named Julius Sterling Morton proposed that his fellow Nebraskans would plant trees to show appreciation for nature and the environment. The first Arbor Day was celebrated in 1872 and the idea grew from there.
In particular, schools across the US began celebrating Arbor Day, taking the opportunity to teach kids about the importance of planting trees. Arbor Day became an official state holiday in Nebraska in 1885 and then 1883 brought the celebration to Japan, Europe and other places around the world.
By 1907, President Theodore Roosevelt declared the day by issuing the “Arbor Day Proclamation to the School Children of the United States”. Even so, it wasn’t actually until the year 1970 that Arbor Day became a day that was recognized officially throughout the nation, when President Richard Nixon recognized it along with other environmentally friendly movements.
Today, National Arbor Day continues to be an important part of the conservation efforts and the work to help promote the health of the environment.
thanks, Michele, Picture Coordinator
JOKE OF THE DAY thanks, Michele
WORD OF THE DAY
rawky
MEANING:adjective: Foggy; damp; cold.
ETYMOLOGY:From roke (smoke, steam, vapor, mist, rain, etc.), probably from Old Norse. Earliest documented use: 1601.
USAGE:“’Tis bloody rawky weather!”
William Grace; Omniverse: Book II; Outskirts Press; 2019.
William Grace; Omniverse: Book II; Outskirts Press; 2019.
are they a thing of the past where you live?
IDIOM OF THE DAYWhat does 'burning daylight' mean?
Meaning:
Burning daylight is wasting time.
in my mind, I can still smell the perm solution....
thanks, Patsy
we've yet to see a purple finch in our yard (or we missed it)
(Not So) TOTALLY USELESS FACTS OF THE DAY
Fake oil paintings can be detected because nuclear bombs detonated in 1945 contained isotopes (now found in oil) that did not previously exist in nature. If a painting contains those isotopes, they were painted after 1945.
Bad ventilation in your bedroom at night can result in increased carbon dioxide and is associated with poor sleep, headaches, and a decline in cognitive performance the next day.
In 1951, Thelma Howard was hired as a maid for Walt and Lillian Disney. Walt gave her shares of Disney stock every Christmas for 30 years. Upon her passing in 1994, it was discovered she had all 192,000 shares, valued at $9 million. It all went to her disadvantaged kids.
YOUR CALL by Sylvia, CAN DO Correspondent
Original Recipe for "German Chocolate Cake"
Ingredients
CAKE:
4 oz. Baker's sweet chocolate
1/2 c. water, boiling
1 c. butter
2 c. sugar
4 eggs, separated
1 t. vanilla
2 c. flour
1 t. baking soda
1/2 t. salt
1 c. buttermilk
COCONUT-PECAN FROSTING:
4 egg yolks
1 can evaporated milk
1-1/2 t.vanilla
1-1/2 c. sugar
3/4 c. butter
2-2/3 c. shredded coconut
1-1/2 c. chopped pecans
Recipe
CAKE:
Melt chocolate in water and cool.
Cream butter and sugar.
Beat in eggs
Stir in vanilla and chocolate.
Mix flour, soda and salt.
Beat eggs and chocolate into flour mixture, alternately with buttermilk.
Pour batter into two 9-inch pans, lined on bottoms with waxed paper.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly pressed in center.
Cool 15 minutes; remove and cool on rack.
FROSTING:
Beat egg yolks, milk and vanilla in large saucepan with wire whisk until well blended. Add sugar and butter; cook on medium heat 12 min. or until thickened and golden brown, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat.
Add coconut and pecans; mix well.
Cool to room temperature and of desired spreading consistency.
Spread the filling between the layers and top the cake with the remainder.
wish I had a drone for that view from the top....
YOUR CALL by Sylvia, CAN DO Correspondent
Original Recipe for "German Chocolate Cake"
CAKE:
4 oz. Baker's sweet chocolate
1/2 c. water, boiling
1 c. butter
2 c. sugar
4 eggs, separated
1 t. vanilla
2 c. flour
1 t. baking soda
1/2 t. salt
1 c. buttermilk
COCONUT-PECAN FROSTING:
4 egg yolks
1 can evaporated milk
1-1/2 t.vanilla
1-1/2 c. sugar
3/4 c. butter
2-2/3 c. shredded coconut
1-1/2 c. chopped pecans
Recipe
CAKE:
Melt chocolate in water and cool.
Cream butter and sugar.
Beat in eggs
Stir in vanilla and chocolate.
Mix flour, soda and salt.
Beat eggs and chocolate into flour mixture, alternately with buttermilk.
Pour batter into two 9-inch pans, lined on bottoms with waxed paper.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly pressed in center.
Cool 15 minutes; remove and cool on rack.
FROSTING:
Beat egg yolks, milk and vanilla in large saucepan with wire whisk until well blended. Add sugar and butter; cook on medium heat 12 min. or until thickened and golden brown, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat.
Add coconut and pecans; mix well.
Cool to room temperature and of desired spreading consistency.
Spread the filling between the layers and top the cake with the remainder.
PATTERN BOOK FRIDAY 
not so pretty, but her wool went for knitters & warm socks
PICTURES OF THE DAY
The monsoon of South Asia is one of the world's monsoons, affecting the Indian subcontinent. Because of its effect on agriculture, on flora and fauna, and on the climates of nations including Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, the monsoon is one of the most anticipated, tracked and studied weather phenomena in the region. The southwest monsoon generally starts on the western coast of India at the beginning of June, and runs through to the beginning of October. Its cause is only partly understood and it is notoriously difficult to predict, with several theories proposed to explain its origin and process. These two panoramic photographs, taken three months apart in 2010 from the same location, show a view of the Western Ghats in Maharashtra, India, during the dry season in late May (top) and during the peak of the South Asian monsoon in late August (bottom).
Times are changing and we have to change with them
off they go for their adventure hike
knitthanks, Dawn
knit
thanks, Cindy
knit
knit
thanks, Valerie, Canadian Correspondent
knit
Crochet Bunny Bonnet
crochetthanks, Vera
Roses Crochet Purse
crochet
original line dancing?
PANTRY RECIPE thanks, Debbie
CROCKPOT RECIPE thanks, Sofia
Both vegetarian and vegan diets may provide health benefits, including reduced body weight, lower cholesterol levels, and decreased risk of cardiovascular disease. However, it is important for vegetarians and vegans to ensure that they are meeting all of their nutritional requirements.
SWEETS RECIPE thanks, Anna
Black Tea Cardamom Cookies with Black Tea Icing
COOKBOOK FRIDAY
What does the picture below mean?
Answer: The Industrial Revolution
Explanation: The "360°TURN" (360-degree turn) is a revolution (a single turn) in "DUSTRIAL".
Therefore, it is "THE" in-"DUSTRIAL" revolution.
CRAFTS thanks, Zoey
CHILDREN'S CORNER thanks, Iris
PUZZLE
WORD SEARCH
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SUDOKU .. medium
solution:
The 'Black Diamond, ’ a rare apple with a taste sweeter than honey and crispness unmatched by any other apple. They can cost up to $7 an apple and you will only find them in Tibet.
What's The Craziest Thing You Did As A Kid?
worthwhile investment
Michaels is now offering free online crafting classes for kids this summer!
- May 10th at 3 PM ET – Craft, Water & Grow Your Own Plant Pet
- May 23rd at 3 PM ET – Celebrate World Turtle Day with Faber
- May 24th at 3 PM ET – Kids Club Let’s Make Silly Jellies with Perler
- May 31st at 3 PM ET – Summer Rock Painting
